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LONG TIME, NO SEE!

Koreans commonly use that expression to greet us after not having seen us for a couple weeks. When I looked at the date of the last post, I realized that it has been 7 weeks since I last posted anything. Much has happened during those weeks, but I didn't feel that much of it was "blog-worthy." Basically, our wanderings have been between our apartment and the school (5 blocks) with the occasional trip to Costco. Ho-hum!











Today, however, we along with Joshua and Laurel Louk(above photo) ventured to the Han River. This past week has been the city's annual Hi! Seoul Festival. This is the 7th year for the event, and the theme this year is "The Miracle of the Han." The Han River (Hangang) bisects the city and is appoximatley 1 km across (.6 of a mile for you metrically challenged readers.) Over twenty different bridges cross the river keeping both sides of the sprawling city connected.














Several of the activities centered on or near the river. One of these events was the reproduction of the pontoon bridge used by one of the ancient kings in order to cross the river for a funeral.

Nearby, another bridge was constructed. This one allowed people to "walk on water." The floating bridge was slightly below water level which allowed pedestrians to cross the Han in ankle-deep water. (photo below)

After experiencing the miraculous Han, we hoofed over to the closest subway station and headed to Itaewon. The Louks did a bit of shopping, and then we refreshed at my favorite Korean restaurant--Outback!

posted by Seoul Man @ 8:14 PM